Introduction To Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis Question Paper

Introduction To Statistics, Cartography And Map Analysis

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Geography

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
MOMBASA CAMPUS
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS

AGE 100: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS, CARTOGRAPHY AND MAP
ANALYSIS

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 11TH JUNE 2008 TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO
question.

Q1.
(a)
Explain the following

(i)
Variable

[2 marks]

(ii)
Histogram

[3 marks]

(iii)
Hypsometry

[2 marks]
(b)
Using appropriate illustrations, differentiate the following
(i)
Continuous and discrete data.

[4 marks]
(ii)
Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
[4 marks]

(c)
Explain four (4) characteristics of a good hypothesis.
[8 marks]

(d)
(i)
What is a map?

[2 marks]
(ii)
Distinguish the following types of maps
? Cadastral maps

[3 marks]
? Topographical maps

[2 marks]
Q2.
(a)
Determine the Standard Deviation using the data indicated below

[12 marks]

1

Variable
5
7
8
12
18

(b)
With relevant geographical examples, discuss the properties of the mean.

[8 marks]

Q3.
(a)
Outline the information included in the margins of most maps.

[6 marks]

(b)
Distinguish the following:

(i)
Drainage density

[2 marks]

(ii)
Stream intensity

[2 marks]

(iii)
Bifurcation ratio

[2 marks]
(c)
Discuss the significance of statistics in geographical studies. [8 marks]

Q4.
(a)
Discuss four scales of measurement.

[12 marks]
(b)
Explain four problems of interpretation of physical and human features on
maps.

[8 marks]

Q5.
(a)
What is cartography?

[3 marks]

(b)
Describe the major historical developments of cartography. [9 marks]

(c)
Explain four probability sampling techniques.

[8 marks]

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